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Facts about teeth whitening

WHITENING IS SAFE if carried out by a trained dental professional.  Based on their knowledge of your oral health your dentist will discuss with you the options available, decide if tooth whitening is appropriate for you and develop an overall treatment plan that gives...

Pain killers for children

Find out which pain killers you can safely give your children on NHS choices http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/820.aspx?CategoryID=62&SubCategoryID=64 Last updated on February 26th, 2014

Sports Mouthguards

It is important to wear a professionally made mouthguard whenever you play sport that involves physical contact or moving objects. This includes: cricket, hockey and football – which can cause broken anddamaged teeth; and American football, boxing and rugby – which...

We are breastfeeding friendly

A new Start4Life poll shows many new mothers feel uncomfortable about breastfeeding in public, despite broad public support. At Birchwood Dental Practice we support mothers who wish to breastfeed in our waiting area and understand the benefits for the baby. Read more...

Antibiotics and toothache

Here at Birchwood we’re Antibiotic Guardians meaning we only use Antibiotics when it’s appropriate. Most toothaches need treating by your dentist to relieve pain and other symptoms. Unnecessary use of antibiotics leads to resistant infections meaning they won’t be...

Health Advice Blog

Oral health is really important for your general well-being. In our Health Advice Blog we endeavor to highlight health issues with links to the health of your mouth, as well as any other general health news items we think may be of interest. Last updated on February...